The dog was treated by a private veterinarian and released to the owner, Quartman's mother, according to city spokeswoman Aleizha L. Batson

"My understanding is that the dog is in good shape" and has a followup appointment with the veterinarian on Friday, she said Tuesday.

Also, Quartman's mother told police that he has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office incident report, and Quartman told them he "has taken his medication."

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A Jacksonville man set a dog on fire Sunday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

Police arrested 21-year-old Devron Quarterman and charged him with animal cruelty. His mother called police after she saw the dog had been injured. She was inside her home in the 5100 block of 110th Street when she heard the dog cry out. She went outside and saw the dog hooked to a chain in the front yard rolling around in the dirt, police said.

She grabbed the dog's skin and its fur fell off, the Sheriff's Office said.

The burnt fur smelled like gas, police said.

An officer noticed a gasoline container in the front yard and a lighter in Quarterman's pocket.

Quarterman is currently in the Duval County jail being held in lieu of $2,500 bond.

Derek Gilliam: (904) 359-4619

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